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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,038.52, 731,643.06 and 315,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,038.52, 731,643.06 and 315,177.88 is: 435,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,038.52 : 731,643.06 = 315,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,038.52/731,643.06 = 315,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,038.52x = 731,643.06 × 315,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,038.52x = 230,597,708,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,597,708,567.51/530,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,058.40

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